The Storyteller

The old adage, "A picture is worth a thousand words," is so true. But if we can relate the things around us to God's word, then it becomes priceless. Not because of the photographer, but because of the glory that the Creator of the universe so lovingly bestows, if we take the time to just stop and look.

"For you yourselves know full well that the day of the Lord will come just like a thief in the night."

1 Thessalonians 5:2 New American Standard

8/05/2013

Absence makes the heart grow fonder.Or at least, that's what an old saying says.

Unfortunately, my absence has gone on far too long.I must confess that I've let my full time job
overtake my desire to share God's words and beauty in my writing and my photography.

Scottish author George MacDonald was a Christian children's
author best known for his popular fantasy stories, fairy tales, and memorable
young protagonists. MacDonald was an inspiration for writers of children's
fiction such as C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkein, Madeline L'Engle, Lewis Carroll,
and even Mark Twain.He was one of the
most respected authors of his generation in 19th century Scotland. He wrote
over fifty books, nearly half of them novels for adults, along with some
theological studies, several volumes of essays & criticism, a few volumes
of poetry, and three best selling children's novels accompanied by a couple
more volumes of fairytales.

Two quotes by George MacDonald sum up my desire for all of
my writing and my blogs:

If I can put one touch of a rosy sunset into the life of any
man or woman, I shall feel that I have worked with God.

If, instead of a gem or even a flower, we could cast the
gift of a lovely thought into the heart of a friend, that would be giving as
the angels give.

6/16/2012

MIRACLES

Last year, the Monument Fire devastated some of the canyons in the Huachuca Mountains. Among the areas leveled by fire was "Our Lady of the Mountains." During this time, Facebook provided up-to-the minute reports on the fire's location, evacuations, and other pertinent information. All of us kept asking, was the cross still standing. All we could see was smoke and flames. Miraculously, this wooden cross stood amidst the charred landscape. That news brought tears and hope to so many of us here in Cochise County. A year later, the chapel is being rebuilt. Sometimes miracles do happen.

11/03/2010

Look at the lilies and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are.And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?